The Lampard Inquiry scrutinizes the deaths of over 2,000 mental health patients in Essex, revealing alarming inquest delays and an alleged institutional defensiveness among health providers. Fiona Murphy KC outlined families' traumatic experiences during the inquests, emphasizing that the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust's actions, including delaying evidence and disputing inquest relevance, hinder closure and learning from these deaths. The inquiry is significant as it marks the first public examination into mental health deaths in England, aiming to transform inquest practices and address systemic issues within NHS care.
Fiona Murphy KC highlighted that 'institutional defensiveness' from health providers, particularly the Essex NHS Trust, is obstructing inquests and preventing grieving families from achieving closure.
Murphy mentioned the 'horrendous' experiences of families, stating there were 'distressing and at times appalling delays' during the inquest processes for their loved ones.
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